CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Vincent V. Queano, Director of Business License |
Recommendation:
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Conduct a public hearing to receive comments or objections from the public concerning the granting of a telecommunications franchise to Google Fiber Nevada, LLC to provide telecommunication services in certain unincorporated areas of Clark County; and to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Telecommunications Utility System Franchise Agreement between Clark County and Google Fiber Nevada, LLC to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications utility system to provide subscription service in certain unincorporated areas of Clark County, Nevada for a term of ten years, with one five-year renewal option; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. Commission District: All (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
1010.000 |
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County General Fund |
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Fund Center: |
1110810010 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
(See below) |
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Description: |
Business License Fees |
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Additional Comments: |
Google Fiber Nevada, LLC will be responsible for remitting fees to the County that are collected from its retail customers based on 5% of intrastate revenue pursuant to Chapter 6.13 of the Clark County Code. |
BACKGROUND:
Google Fiber Nevada, LLC has submitted an application for a telecommunication system franchise agreement with the County to be able to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunication system within certain unincorporated areas of the County. Pursuant to NRS 709.070, this application was accepted by the Board on January 2, 2024.
In accordance with NRS 709.070, public notice has been published in a local newspaper for four consecutive weeks and posted in three public places in the unincorporated towns affected at least ten days before the public hearing. The Board is requested to hold a public hearing on February 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to receive comments or objections concerning the granting for a telecommunications franchise to Google Fiber Nevada, LLC.
Following the public hearing, the Board is requested to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Telecommunications Utility System Franchise Agreement between Clark County and Google Fiber Nevada, LLC.